Re: Linux to Freeserve Problem Solved

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From: Matt Gullam
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 00:00

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Marcus Loane wrote:
> 
> Do you use PAP/CHAP/Script ?
> 
> I currently use netcfg (script based) to connect to Freeserve but it is rather
> clumsy and I have to be root. I have been unable to get kppp to connect (but it
> has worked with other ISPs).
> --
> Marcus

I've had similar troubles using PAP/CHAP, but if I use a script, I have
no problems at all. I use scripts to connect to freeserve, virgin, and
my favourite, eidosnet. PAP/CHAP seems far too flaky.

-- 
Matt Gullam

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Subject: Re: Linux to Freeserve Problem Solved
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